A short distance south of Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture is earning a reputation as a luxury destination for those in search of ...

The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo -- with a view of Mount Fuji on the way -- is famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples. Residents have ...

The in-depth story of Tetsu Shiohara, the man who fell off Mount Fuji. At the top of Mount Fuji, a lonely stage 4 cancer patient struggles with freezing conditions. He has no winter clothing or safety ...

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

driving officials to put up a barrier of black mesh to obstruct the view that had gone viral online. The climbing season this year on Mount Fuji, which straddles the prefectures of Yamanashi and ...

One must imagine Sisyphus climbing Mt. Fuji... but don’t worry, I had an amazing time! 🗻✨ In this video, I take you along on my epic adventure up Japan's iconic mountain. From breathtaking views to ...

In a study published in Environmental Chemistry Letters, scientists climbed Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama to collect ... in particular limited. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ...

Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...

KYOTO – The authorities in Kyoto announced on Jan 14 plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan’s picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

We’ll publish the best response in our next issue. The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko is looking to deter tourists by building a barrier that blocks a stunning view of Mount Fuji. This ...

The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo -- with a view of Mount Fuji on the way -- is famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples. Residents have ...